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Francis SULLIVAN Obituary





SULLIVAN, Francis A. Jr.

Francis "Frank" A. Sullivan, Jr. 81, the husband of the late Helen (Twigg) Sullivan died on Wednesday (June 12,2013) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. He was born in Boston the son of the late Francis, Sr. and Margaret (McKay) Sullivan and had lived in Manchester for many years. He was a graduate of Boston College class of 1953 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was formerly employed by the Corning Glass Works and after retiring he served as a rural carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He was an active member of St. Bridget Church in Manchester and greatly enjoyed his time spent on Cape Cod and had a true love for animals. Frank is survived by his children Att. John F. Sullivan and his wife Christine of Manchester, Mary-Beth Sullivan of Manchester and Michael J. Sullivan and his wife Karen of Charlotte, NC; his grandchildren Jack, Molly and Grace; his brother James Sullivan of Waltham, MA; his sister Ruth Sullivan of Wellesley, MA and several nieces and nephews. Frank was also predeceased by his sister K. Patricia Colleran.
Funeral services will be held on Monday (6/17) at 10:15 from the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center Street, Manchester followed by a mass of Christian burial at 11 at St. Bridget Church, 80 Main Street, Manchester with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday (6/16) from 3-6. Memorial donations may be made to St. Bridget School, Advancement Office, 74 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 14, 2013.

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Christiane OBrien

June 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lanie & Russ Turner

June 17, 2013

We send our prayers and thoughts to you all. We will miss seeing our neighbor and our prayers are with the whole family

June 17, 2013

Dear Sullivan Family,

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Very sincerely,
Dr. Fleming Allaire

Eileen Carroll

June 16, 2013

Condolences to the Sullivan family.

Karla Stovall

June 15, 2013

Michael, Karen, and Grace have become a part of our Charlotte family. We mourn with them in the loss of someone who was so dear to so many.
God's mercy and grace be with you during this time of bereavement.
With saddened hearts,
The Stovall Family (Jeff, Karla, Preston and Katy)

June 15, 2013

John, Christine, Jack, Molly, MaryBeth, Michael - we are so sorry to hear of your loss and wanted you all to know that we are thinking of you. Love Patricia, Pablo, and Kathleen.

The DiDonato Family

June 14, 2013

To the Sullivan Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

June 14, 2013

John, Christine and MaryBeth,

Our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Francine and Darren Vincenzo

June 14, 2013

I will miss the twinkle in your Irish eyes and smile on your face. You were one special patient. I miss you already. Rest in peace, my friend....Grace Ehler

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16

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3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc.

219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Jun

17

Funeral service

10:15 a.m.

John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc.

219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

Jun

17

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Bridget Church

80 Main Street, Manchester , MA

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John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Inc.

219 West Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040

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